Obituaries

Mar 3, 2017

Averline Robena Campbell, age 84, of Selma, AL, passed away March 3, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldred I. Campbell; parents, Absee and Tressa Yawn. Surviving are her children, Allen Larry (Jamie) Lawrence, Jerry Lawrence, Betty Jean (Ronnie) Coker and Ricky Ed Lawrence; sister, Frances Wiggins; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....

Feb 28, 2017

Emma Lee Anderson, age 50, of Wetumpka, AL, passed away February 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Anderson; parents, Levi Brewer; brother, Levi Brewer, Jr. and sister, Teresa Taylor. She is survived by her mother, Iris June Brewer; siblings, Pat (Celeste) Brewer, Patsy (Dennis) Hammitt, Kathy (Dennis) Long, Barbara Gilmore, Ricky (Lee Anne) Brewer, Dicky...

Feb 28, 2017

William Pep (Bill) Sellier Jr. passed away at Southland Nursing Home in Marion on February 28th, following a brief illness.

Bill was born January 10, 1917 in Kiln, Mississippi. His family later relocated to Atmore, Alabama, and eventually settled permanently in Mobile, Alabama where Bill graduated from Murphy High School. He later attended The University...

Feb 28, 2017

Emma Lee Anderson, age 50, of Wetumpka, AL, passed away February 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Anderson; parents, Levi Brewer; brother, Levi Brewer, Jr. and sister, Teresa Taylor. She is survived by her mother, Iris June Brewer; siblings, Pat (Celeste) Brewer, Patsy (Dennis) Hammitt, Kathy (Dennis) Long, Barbara Gilmore, Ricky (Lee Anne) Brewer, Dicky...

Feb 28, 2017

Emma Lee Anderson, age 50, of Wetumpka, AL, passed away February 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Anderson; parents, Levi Brewer; brother, Levi Brewer, Jr. and sister, Teresa Taylor. She is survived by her mother, Iris June Brewer; siblings, Pat (Celeste) Brewer, Patsy (Dennis) Hammitt, Kathy (Dennis) Long, Barbara Gilmore, Ricky (Lee Anne) Brewer, Dicky...

Feb 27, 2017

Hershell Lamar Kendrick passed away February 27, 2017 at the age of 81. He was born October 4, 1935 to the late Richard Walter and Mary Clementine Browning Kendrick.

He was preceded in death by siblings, James Mellen “J.M.” Kendrick, Richard Pierce “R.P.” Kendrick, Martha Frances Kendrick Tallant, William Eugene Kendrick and Walter Kendrick, Jr.; and great-nephew, Joshua...

Feb 26, 2017

Mary Sue Pritchett, age 81, of Selma passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017.

She is preceded in death by her husband, C.T. Pritchett, Jr.; daughters, Rebecca Connell and Marie Pelfrey and brother, Robert Andrews.

Mrs. Pritchett is survived by her daughters, Carla (Darrin) Ficke and Laura McClure; grandchildren, Sheryl Pelfrey, Stephen Pelfrey and Shayne McClure;...

Feb 25, 2017

Feb 25, 2017

Nonie O. Day was a very strong willed, hardworking, and loving mother and grandmother. She left a life time of memories, lessons and impressions to any and every one in her life.

Nonie Day went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2017 at the age of 86. She was born July 27, 1930...

Feb 23, 2017

Roger Duke passed away February 23, 2017 at the age of 69. He was born July 19, 1947 to the late Ja mes A. Duke, Sr. and Murrell Lucille Thomas Duke.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Duke; grandchildren, Michael Duke and Sidney Thomas Riley.

He is survived by his son, Dale...

Feb 22, 2017

William Gregory Ford, age 56, passed away February, 22, 2017. Preceding him in death were his parents, Amos and Myla Ford. He is survived by his brothers, Miles (Evelyn) Ford and Patrick (Pamela) Ford; sisters, Anne (John) Petri and Ellen (Lex) Bozeman and best friend Rochelle Butts. Graveside services will be in Pineview Memory Gardens, Saturday, February 25, 2017 at...

Feb 20, 2017

Billie Ruth Stone, age 82, of Selma, AL, passed away February 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years, Buell Stone, who was a World War II veteran and owner of Stone Construction Co., and her parents, Claude and Jewell Pillgreen. Surviving are her children, Denice S. (Mike) Clark and Darra R. Stone; special...

Feb 20, 2017

Betty Sue Pitts, age 84, of Selma, AL, passed away February 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Pitts; parents, Robert and Viola Rhodes; sisters, Bernice Easterling and Olean Green, and brother, James Rhodes. She is survived by her children, James Friday, Joe (Kristie) Friday, Mike (Debbie) Friday, Tim (Debra) Friday and Anita Middlebrooks; sister, Doris...

Feb 20, 2017

Billie Ruth Stone, age 82, of Selma, AL, passed away February 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years, Buell Stone, who was a World War II veteran and owner of Stone Construction Co., and her parents, Claude and Jewell Pillgreen. Surviving are her children, Denice S. (Mike) Clark and Darra R. Stone; special...

Feb 20, 2017

Billie Ruth Stone, age 82, of Selma, AL, passed away February 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years, Buell Stone, who was a World War II veteran and owner of Stone Construction Co., and her parents, Claude and Jewell Pillgreen. Surviving are her children, Denice S. (Mike) Clark and Darra R. Stone; special...

Feb 17, 2017

Marema Darlyn Davis Hudson passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at the age of 83. She was born November 13, 1933 to the late Otho Thomas Davis, Sr. and Betty Marguerite Barlow Davis.

She was preceded in death by her children, Velina Christina Hudson and Doyle Alonza (Mary-Katherine Jarvis) Hudson; sister, Alma Lorraine Davis (Onroe) Perry and...

Feb 16, 2017

Memorial services for Thomas Arthur (Tom) Morris, Jr. will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Mark Benson officiating. There will be a graveside service at New Live Oak Cemetery in Selma, Alabama on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Lawrence Brown-Service...

Feb 12, 2017

Long-time Selma resident, Helen R. Carter passed away February 12, 2017 at the age of 85 surrounded by her family. She was born July 7, 1931 to the late Troy and Lucile Black.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Carter; son, Troy L. Carter; her parents and her brothers, Roger Black and Gerald...

Feb 11, 2017

ETTIS WELLS

Ettis Henley Wells, age 78, died peacefully on February 11, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Brandon, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family, after a struggle with cancer. Ettis was born September 26, 1938 in Clanton, Alabama, the daughter of William Byron Henley and Delphia Ruth Williams.

Ettis was dedicated to her husband,...

Feb 6, 2017

Willie Allen Rasmuseen passed away February 6, 2017 at the age of 80. He was born October 17, 1936 to the late Joseph R. and Willie Pearl Bates Rasmussen.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joseph R. Rasmussen, Jr. and Lars R. Rasmussen.

He is survived by his brother, Lewis L. (Ruth)...